bought a ober winch from skip miller used it the first time at f3j in dec could some one explain the drum spacers(change diameter of drum) that come with the winch they spin on the drum id think they would wedge on with the end plate but when its tight the spin john

I use a few layers of blue masking tape across one end, positioned edge-to-edge so there are no bumps, and rotating subsequent layers so the seams criss-cross. Then use a sharp knife to trim away to the sleeve edges inside and out.

I didn't think the drum sleeve spinning was such a big issue. The drum end cap has 3 holes drilled at diameters matching the sleeves for attaching the line. If the line is attached using these, the drum sleeve is captured after several wraps of the line around the drum.

The problem comes when tensioning the line with the brake off, to adjust the winch alignment or just straighten the line on the ground during use. When you let off the pedal and the drum spins backwards with a loose sleeve, the drum can actually spin faster than the sleeve...then you can end up with a real rats nest.

Tom

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Originally Posted by luvF3b

I didn't think the drum sleeve spinning was such a big issue. The drum end cap has 3 holes drilled at diameters matching the sleeves for attaching the line. If the line is attached using these, the drum sleeve is captured after several wraps of the line around the drum.

yes tom ober yesterday was a long day thanks for the reply
so i didnot tie line in end of drum i thought all the tension would be on the end i judt looped with a slip knot so ill cnc cut a thin piece of g10 for a spacerthat should do it do you guys tie to the end of the drumand the line does not fail??